A biography of the military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and whose empire covered most of western and central Europe.

A biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and established a vast European empire.

A biography of the twelfth-century queen, first of France, then of England, who was the very lively wife of Henry II and mother of several notable sons, including Richard the Lionhearted.

Provides an overview of the lives of Charlemagne and his subjects in the Frankish empire of the late eighth and early ninth centuries, and includes excerpts from poems, letters, laws, and diaries of the time.

A biography of the medieval ruler of Europe who established Christianity in the lands he conquered, set up many schools, codified laws, and gave a unity to his Roman Empire that endured subsequent years of disorder.

A day in the life of France's King Louis XIV, focusing on the elaborate ceremonies which took place when he dressed in the morning, ate his meals, conducted affairs of state, entertained, and finally, when he prepared to go to bed at night.

Presents the life of the military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and established a vast European empire.

An engaging biography of Napoleon Bonaparte--one of the most brilliant and reckless generals in history--who declared himself emperor of France in 1804, conquered lands from Portugal to Poland, made kings and queens of his family members, and nearly brought all of Europe to its knees.

When the beautiful giraffe named Zarafa is given as a gift to the king of France from the ruler of Egypt, she travels by land and sea to reach her new home; walking the last five-hundred miles to Paris to the delight of all those who see her.

Profiles the Duke of Normandy whose victory at Hastings in 1066 established him as the English king responsible for unifying the system of government and law.